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Evans Tri-Center Conga Drum Head, 11 Inch

Exceptional sound quality with innovative design for percussionists.

Frowse Rating8.7/10

Available in a range of sizes.

This 11″ conga drum head features two plies of 10mil film with a 2.25″ patch, providing a bright slap tone and full low-end. The etched texture mimics the feel of animal skin, minimising overtones for enhanced fundamental sound. Designed and manufactured in the USA by Evans, a respected name in drum head innovation.

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Frowse Rating 8.7/10

Best for: All skill levels of percussionists

Our Review

The Evans Tri-Center Conga Drum Head, with its unique design, delivers a remarkable balance of brightness and depth that caters to a wide range of musical styles. The Tri-Center design minimizes unwanted overtones, enhancing the fundamental tone and providing crisp, penetrating slap tones, ideal for live performances and studio recordings alike.

Overall, the Evans Tri-Center Conga Drum Head stands out for its durability and innovative engineering, making it a top recommendation for anyone looking to elevate their conga playing experience.

What we like

  • Replicates traditional animal skin feel
  • Minimises unwanted overtones
  • Durable and weather-resistant
  • Easy to tune for optimal performance
  • Compatible with multiple conga models

Our verdict

Exceptional sound quality with innovative design for percussionists.

Product Details

The Evans 11″ Tri-Center conga drum head offers a bright and penetrating slap tone, combined with a full, round low-end sound. It incorporates two plies of 10mil film and a textured surface that simulates the touch and response of natural skin drum heads while avoiding their common problems. The Tri-Center technology minimises overtones and adds weight to the centre, enriching the drum’s fundamental tone. The extended collar is compatible with larger-sized counter hoops, suitable for various models including LP™ Classic and Toca™ Professional types. This drum head has product dimensions of 42.16 x 1.35 x 45.72 cm and weighs 200 g. Made by D’Addario & Co., Evans is known for over 40 years of pioneering drum head design and manufacturing excellence.
ASIN:
B0002F6TOO
Brand:
Evans

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